The world of fitness influencers is filled with weird right wing gymbros who can only seem to promote the mindset of a tumor (that is, constant and unending growth).
Growth, don’t get me wrong, is a good thing to aspire when working out. You want to become stronger, fitter, healthier to some degree. However, I sort of miss balanced takes when looking for online fitness figures.
In The Netherlands we have Joel Beukers as the leading fitfluencer. He’s known for his dramatic screaming into the camera and selling his own pre workout and protein shakes (filled with insane amounts of cafeine). Lately he’s becoming a more AliExpress version of Andrew Tate it seems and things are starting to get to his head. Some time ago he made a vid about ‘starting from the bottom’ despite growing up in the ultra rich Gooi area of the country. He also drives around in Gold lambo’s and stuff.
Anyway, my own goals have shifted from becoming a literal hulk with an eating disorder to maintaining a more balanced lifestyle while also working on my strength, cardio and agility. But I can’t seem to find any good online figures to check out for tips. So far the only ones I keep watching are Joe Delaney for routines and Andrew Bernard for (vega) food tips.
So, what people do you guys follow?
I think right now just Magnus Midtbo. He got me into climbing. Other ones I enjoy when I watch them are jujimufu and Larry wheels. They’re not too broey and just preach being healthy and enjoying the workout.
I wouldn’t bother with influencers for real like, direction that will lead to long term progression.
The best source I can point to you for athleticism (in the lower body especially) is Ben Patrick the Knees over toes guy. I was hitting my wrist on the basketball rim using his principles and lifts. Haven’t been doing any jumping for a year because it’s not my passion but it works for sure. Maybe I’ll get back into it. He’s not an influencer but a pro athletic coach.
Magnus does some really good stuff, I tried bouldering for a bit but my knees can’t take it RIP